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Abbot Agricultural Fair, 1921

Abbot Historical Society

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Jacob and Lyman Abbott's Desk, Farmington, ca. 1830

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"The Abbot Institute was ahead of its time in providing advanced academic training to young ladies. From 1843 to 1851 Jacob served as the principal of…"

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Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"About 800 soldiers marched in formation to Abbot Square. Martin's illustration and remarks begin on page 135 of the "Sketch & Scrap Book" he began…"

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Guilford Woolen Mills, ca. 1920

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 2 of 2

"If you are coming from Sangerville, Parkman, or Abbot it is after the green bridge; it is on the left. The address is 9 Oak Street."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"… School Farmington Historical Society The Abbot Family came to Farmington in 1836 when Jacob Abbot purchased “Few Acres”, the former Stephen…"

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Guilford Public School, June 20, 1887

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"… born as it served to educate the communities of Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, and Wellington."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… lie a number of interesting features: Abbot-Downing Concord Stagecoach, ca. 1882Greater Rumford Area Historical Society The highest waterfall…"

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Odd Fellows Hall and French & Elliott Store, ca. 1916

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"… South Lagrange, Lagrange, Boyd Lake, Milo, Sebec, Abbot, and Blanchard. It was made out of steel tracks, timber ties, railroad spikes, and railroad…"

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Guilford High School Construction, 1926

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"… the state, the new district included the towns of Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, and Wellington."

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A Celebration on Water Street, Guilford, ca. 1908

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"… old Masonic Hall in Guilford was once located in Abbot, Maine. The building was known as Morse’s Hall. In 1888 the Masons voted to move to Guilford."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… circa 1920Farmington Historical Society The Abbot Family came to Farmington in 1836 when Jacob Abbot purchased land in the middle of the town."